Canada

The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada for Aug. 11

The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 6:57 p.m. on Aug. 11, 2020: There are 120,421 confirmed cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 60,718 confirmed (including 5,697 deaths, 53,135 resol...

Aug 11, 2020

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...

Aug 11, 2020

'Very kind:" Slain doctor remembered by colleagues, patients

RED DEER, Alta. - An Alberta family doctor slain in his medical clinic is being remember as a kind practitioner, a devoted dad and a jokester.Dr. Walter Reynolds, 45, was "the best colleague I ever ha...

Aug 11, 2020

B.C. students won't return to class as originally planned on Sept. 8

VICTORIA - British Columbia's education minister says students won't be back in classrooms on the originally planned date of Sept. 8. Rob Fleming says students will be welcomed back to classrooms...

Aug 11, 2020

Calgary Flames postpone 50/50 raffle due to "unforeseen circumstances"

CALGARY - The Calgary Flames have temporarily halted their online 50/50 game-day raffle due to "unforeseen circumstances." The National Hockey League team announced the move Tuesday in an email sent t...

Aug 11, 2020

N.L. COVID-19 travel ban arbitrary, violates mobility rights, courtroom told

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Lawyers contesting Newfoundland and Labrador's travel ban say the policy is arbitrary and violates mobility rights guaranteed in the charter. Closing arguments were heard Tuesday in...

Aug 11, 2020

N.B. premier says snap election coming if opposition won't sign 'stability' deal

FREDERICTON - New Brunswick's premier says he's willing to call an election as early as next week if opposition parties refuse a deal to keep his minority government in power until the fall ...

Aug 11, 2020

Canada must move quickly to stand up for democracy in Hong Kong, activists say

OTTAWA - Activists say Canada must swiftly censure China's ruling Communist Party over its crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong. Cherie Wong, executive director of Alliance Canada Hong Kong, urged Otta...

Aug 11, 2020

Safety won't be compromised for vaccine, Canada's top doctors say

OTTAWA - The chief public health officer says Canada will not cut corners to get a vaccine for COVID-19 approved. Dr. Theresa Tam says she has full confidence in Health Canada's process to approve a v...

Aug 11, 2020

Scrutiny of WE Charity focused on ability to deliver grant program: PCO clerk

OTTAWA - Canada's top public servant says federal officials did not probe WE Charity's financial situation or governance structure when doing homework on a $912-million deal with the charity...

Aug 11, 2020